The Industrial Revolution An Internet Web Quest on Industrial Revolution Based on web quest by Mr. Moloutiu - West Johnson High school Introduction The Industrial Revolution, which began in England in the 1700's, spread to the United States and continental Europe in the 19th century. In these areas the technological developments that originated in England were improved upon, and new innovations emerged. In order for industrialization to proceed; energy, raw materials, and a large labor force were needed. Industrial nations met these demands in different ways. In this Web Quest, you will explore the methods industrialized nations used to obtain new materials, harness energy, and employ laborers. The Quest From the information available on the Internet, you will use the internet sources to learn about the Industrial Revolution. The Process and Resources In this Web Quest you will gather data to complete the Task. You will explore Webpages from people all over the world who care about the Industrial Revolution. Because these are real Webpages we're tapping into, not things made just for schools, the reading level might challenge you. Feel free to use the online Webster dictionary. Phase 1 - Background: Something for Everyone Use the Internet information linked below to answer the basic questions of who? what? where? when? why? and how? Be creative in exploring the information so that you answer these questions as fully and insightfully as you can. Britain Use the Internet information linked below to answer the above questions in relation to Britain: Britain 1700-1900: Industrial Revolution - This web site is organized by topic. Railways in the 19th Century - British web site organized by people, cities, companies, etc. The Plight of Women's Work. . . in England and Wales - Discusses life of women workers in early industrial revolution. Pictures, documents. Victorian Manchester - Some pictures; lots of info about the city. Cotton Timeline - Great web site; click on flag to see picture and discover fact about each important date in history of cotton in England. The United States Use the Internet information linked below to answer the above questions in relation to The United States: The United States in the Industrial Age - Site about Lowell mills, early textile industry. Working Conditions at the Westinghouse Works - Description of factory; pictures General web sites (more than one country) The information linked below will help you regardless of what country or countries you chose for this Web Quest. Age of Industry - General, comprehensive site about all aspects of the era in many countries. Industrial Revolution Timeline - Important dates. Images of the Industrial Era - Great web site with many black-and-white and color illustrations. Useful for visual presentation of conditions during the time. Spinning Wheel Animation - Shows how an important machine which was used in the textile industry worked. Tables: Spread of Industrialization - Statistics for several countries. Child Labor - Web site with many links about child labor and the people involved with this issue. Textile Industry - Many links regarding industry. Phase 2 - Debating, Discussing, and Reaching Consensus When you have finished your research, filled out your tables, and answered your questions. Discuss your findings amongst yourselves. After you share thoughts with your group members, we will have a short discussion about your findings as a class. Phase 3 - Real World Feedback Write a short essay that compares life during the industrial revolution with life today. Then think about the role of industry and commerce in current society. What is similar about today's world to the world two hundred years ago? What is different? Finally, what is the legacy of the Industrial Revolution? Please type or print the essay, double-spaced. There is not a length requirement, but you should answer all of the above questions in as much space as necessary. Conclusion As you have found out, England and the United States employed a variety of strategies in order to succeed in their goals of industrialization. Hopefully you have learned not only about the history of industry in the 19th century, but realized that these ideas, that were developed two hundred years ago, still influence our world's economy and your own spending habits and desire for material belongings. Another Site: https://sites.google.com/site/industrialrevolutionwebquest2/home